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Often, you may come across kids that have significant difficulty mastering the basic skills of any particular sports due to one primary concern—lack of conditioning exercises for kids. In the last few decades, drastic changes in kids’ recreational and leisure pursuits have heightened the pressure on their physic. Consequently, this leaves the kids relatively weaker

America has faced, for a long time, the epidemic of a sedentary lifestyle–desk jobs, fast food, Netflix, and online services that keep you from going out. The results are pretty apparent and they’re not something we want for the next generation. So, what can we do to teach our kids to avoid this and prepare

Starting weight training with young athletes is something that can greatly improve their athletic abilities and performance. There are so many positive benefits for them both mentally and physically as well. If you are considering weight training for your young athlete, you should definitely do it and here’s why. Teaches Them Proper Form One of

Now widely understood to be false, the myth that strength training during adolescence can “stunt growth” has stunted the potential of many young athletes. Modern research has shown that, when safely performed, strength training provides many benefits, giving young athletes who strength train a competitive edge over their non-training opponents. The following 3 benefits alone

Pumping iron, deadlifting, and grunting out a set in a gym seems like an image generally associated with bulging, muscular men and women glistening with sweat, and it should be. But modern science has shown us that strength training not only doesn’t have to be just for grownups, but can absolutely be a health benefit

Engaging kids in health and fitness activities from a young age is so important and offers so many amazing benefits. They Gain A Positive Self Image When your child is involved in health and fitness activities on a regular basis, they begin to see just what their body can do. They likely feel a lot

Nowadays, it’s very common for teenage girls to start developing feelings of insecurity when it comes to their bodies. Most of the models that we see in magazines, on billboards and on TV are all teenagers and they are all extremely thin. Plus, their photos are also usually airbrushed. Add to that the fact that

Strength training for youth is incredibly beneficial! This is especially true for young athletes who are looking to improve in all areas of their sport. However, it is crucial that strength training is done properly to get the most benefits and to avoid injury. Here are 3 tips for effective youth strength training. Always Warm

Adults often acknowledge the benefits of regular exercise. What they may not think about is how important fitness classes can be for their kids as well. If you have children or grandchildren, here are a few benefits you might notice from enrolling them in fitness classes for youth. #1. Builds Discipline Working out on a

Your child’s experiences today will determine their perception, actions and habits as adults. People often overlook and discredit children when they are young even as early as birth. What we fail to realize is that they are hyperactive processing machines and are in a constant state of learning and experiencing. The connotation we associate to

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DX3 teaches and practices a methodology of cognitive learning through instructional and physical application. Why? To have FUN, gain self confidence, improve fitness & performance, instill lifelong healthy habits. The key is to ensure the child understands the proper techniques, how to implement them and how they are applicable to their improved performance. At DX3 that’s what we do! Learn More